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"Are you serious Celiza? Magnus' father said that?"

I nodded.

She barked with laughter. It almost rolled on the floor. He was still holding her while laughing.

It's only now that Mom laughs like this again. Your laughter mixed with insults full of delight.

"It's a pity I didn't see him! Did he say I would have accompanied you! It's good with him!"

She fixed herself and rested her back on the couch.

At least I couldn't believe what his father said. He let Magnus and I get married even though he had never formally met me. He didn't judge me based on my background and mistakes because he just wanted Magnus to be happy... not like him.

"That's why they both have vibes when they marry Magnus! Because the man doesn't like both of them!"

"It's true Tita! That's why I'm angry!" Miranda chuckled beside her.

When we went home to formally announce to Mom and Dad the wedding, Miranda was already on her way to visit me.

I throw a glance in front. I fidget on my seat while waiting for Magnus to come out. Dad asked him to talk outside.

Magnus came home with me to formally say goodbye to Mom and Dad. Nor did it stop Mother and Aira. It held my hand away from the office, to this day I can still hear Aira's scream. It was full of anger, almost all the employees in the building watched him go nowhere. While Mrs. Morisson, on the other hand, did not speak, he just remained speechless in the air because of what his wife said.

"It's just like Aurora! Did you know that Toci's father was Miranda's lover?"

I've heard this once from her when I was a teen. I can’t even believe it because I think it’s really impossible. But looking back now ... it is possible. 'Cause Mom was gorgeous in her younger years, even now her beauty never fades. She ages well. And I adore her love for Dad. Even though Mom loves lavish and shining material things he never left Dad when he can't give it to her. She stood up and provided for us, she sacrificed to the point that she can't see how someone abuses her family's wealth to degrade our family.

"Aurora? Aren't those Toci's motherbells? You offered Celiza a job with her ex?"

Mom nodded. "Yes sister! If I hadn't nabbed her before, she wouldn't have noticed Aurora! She's still mad at me! So maybe she's very jealous!"

"Couldn't he be angry because of that Tita?"

"You know I thought of that too Miranda! But it's very shallow! So maybe it's very jealous!" she laughed.

"Mom---"

"Is it not?" Mom's eyes widened at me.

I can't stand her happiness. It's just this gossip that makes him happy.

"You forgot that you planned to marry me to Toci Mom."

"And it's good not to continue because otherwise you might be the oppressed api non! I'm so glad for your enlightenment, because otherwise you would have been treated!"

I stared at her. He forced me to get along well with Toci because he thought he would be good to me, not to be flashy again because he could see how much he wanted a simple life. Though sometimes she really can't help herself from adoring expensive things.

But there's nothing wrong with that. There is really a point in our life where we misunderstood someone's action and intention for us. But we won't stay in those blurry lines, it'll become clear over time.

"She may be vicious but I don't think she's violent Mom."

"Tsk. Are you being nice to them?"

"Because I'm tired Mom. It's enough for me to sever our connection with them. I don't want to live everyday holding a grudge against someone."

"You can see what a loving aunt can do! Not just children but peace!" Miranda laughed.

A smile tugged on my lips.

"And speaking of kids, you should have done that!"

The heat crawled down my cheek. "Mom!"

Mom raised her brow. "We both know you're not innocent Celiza, so stop! You even have a video! And at your age you should really have a child! Remember!"

My lips protruded.

"Leave it to Celiza. Tita is right too! But she's beaten up! You look like us against all odds! She's so sweet! Think about it! Even if there are so many scoundrels around you who want to stop you, just stare into her eyes— "Poof! You just thought of him gone!"

I bit my lips.

"Luh aunt, your son has a bitten lip oh! Lande!"

I quickly avoided pinching it on the side. I laughed at her banter.

"What is it Miranda, Magnus must have gone crazy!"

"Mom---"

"Why not? Don't make me deny! You can't be fooled! I just let you go because you're alive!"

"I don't think so, Mom." I teased her.

"That's the same! You know Celiza so that nothing can really stop you, give us a grandchild!"

"Mom!"

"Maria Celiza! You're not a child! By that sign you should have a child!"

I kept staring at him as he sipped his coffee. "Bliss seems to have a playmate too! She's not alone here with your Dad and me."

"But wait Celiza, who told Magnus what happened?" Miranda.

My eyes shifted to Mom.

"What?"

"Is it you Mom?"

"Of course not! I'd rather he go crazy thinking if you left him before to chase you even more."

I narrowed my eyes on him. I haven’t asked Magnus how he found out about that.

But who did it?

"Mom, what is that?"

"Not really me!"

"Miranda?"

Its nata grew. "You're gay, I haven't even seen your Magnus yet so how can I say?"

"Then who did?" I pursed my lips together.

"Maybe your Dad?"

"That's impossible because Alfredo is here every day! Unless we can walk when we're not there!" Mom giggled.

"Speaking of, what happened to those two?" Mom looked at the two outside then left.

"Don't think about it Celiza! The good thing is that you two are fine. Finally happy ever after! I'm getting married! That needs to be beautiful!"

I sighed.

"Oh why doesn't it seem fun?"

"If you only knew how happy I am Miranda. It's sky high——"

"What?" she teased.

"Miranda is probably my pleasure!" But the savor can also be—— the savor that Magnus' father will receive is sky -high. Because in the end all our hardships paid off. "

"That would have borne fruit indeed!" she laughed.

"I'm floating on the clouds right now, Miranda. That's Magnus! He's my first love but I don't know why I felt uneasy."

"Oh why? Maybe you just had too much coffee? You're CR!"

"That's not it Miranda." I shook my head.

"Then what?"

"Aira and Mrs. Morisson will definitely not let the marriage continue." I squeezed my fingers.

"In what way huh?"

"What can he use against you?"

My chest tightened. "My sex tapes."

There's no doubt they will use my video to seperate Magnus and I. They did it before and they can do it now ...

She chuckled trying to wear off the worries of me.

"What will be played on the day of your wedding? It's like a movie? If that's what he's going to do, Magnus and their name will also be affected, so that won't happen."

I know it's corny and cliche but it is possible. A person who's blinded by love and burned by anger can do anything, especially in a cliche way.

I sighed. "I hope so."

"Don't think too much Celiza! Be happy! You're getting married! You've overcome the pressure to get married! Next is the baby!" she laughed.

*******

When I came out, I was greeted by a smiling Magnus.

"They agreed." His smile reached his shining eyes.

He wrapped his arms around my waist as he pulled me closer. I rested my arms around his neck.

My lips curved into a grin. "Of course they did. You're Magnus Morrison. Who wouldn't agree with what you want?"

"There is one."

My brows raised. "Who else?"

"Maria Celiza Carosca," he whispered.

My lips protruded. "When? I agreed! You're the one who doesn't like what I'm doing."

"From what I remember, I'm the one who always agreed on what you want, baby."

"Example of that?"

"You want me to help you on the exam, I did. You want to teach me how to kiss and pleasure you, I agreed."

"Until now baby, I'll always agree with you."

I opened my mouth to realize what it meant.

"Hey!"

He laughed at my reaction.

"But I'm hoping you'll agree on staying with me forever." Warmth crept on my cheeks.

"Agreed, Mr. Magnus Morrison." I grinned.

"That's eternity baby. You will teach this student for the rest of your life."

"Are you a student there? That's the CEO!"

"We never stop learning. We cannot acquire all the world's knowledge in one lifetime alone. I want to learn everything with you."

My lips curve into a smile. Electricity crept through my entire system which revived and made my heart beat even faster. At noon Magnus is thrilled!

I stopped what I was going to say with a sneeze in front of me. My eyes landed on Miranda in front of us. She's eyeing Magnus and sending signals to me to introduce her.

"Magnus is Miranda by the way, my friend."

"Good Afternoon." He greeted with a smile.

Magnus held out his hand to her, Miranda quickly reached out without holding back her smile.

"Good afternoon really! The pogi Celiza!" he said as if Magnus was not in front of us.

"Yes Miranda, I know."

"The scent! That's why you didn't look at any man! Even Toci is yummy! Even if this is what I see I really won't look back! Only now have I seen you so handsome in my whole life!"

"Miranda you're overreacting —-" she cut me off.

"Wait, do you have a brother or cousin? Even marriage or being single is possible!"

"Miranda!"

"This is just a joke!" He turned to Magnus, "But there is?"

Magnus chuckled, "Well I have a sister."

"We're not going to lose! I know! You'll have children soon! You should be a boy! I'm willing to wait! Atlis, my life will be stable when I'm the right age!"

I shuddered and laughed at what Miranda said. Even Magnus laughed as well.

"Child abuse by Miranda." I teased.

"What child abuse? I'll wait for the right age! But just like that so that no one can hang up, let's reconcile our future children. Alas! To you beautiful Celiza and to this handsome Magnus! The child must be a beautiful creature! Of course, my son must also be beautiful so that he doesn't embarrass your race! "

Its eyes widened. "Shit! I need to have children so they can be the same age!"

"I'll be the first Celiza, Magnus. I still need to find a seedling!" she said and walked out.

"Bye Aunt! Take care!"

Mom's forehead furrowed as she passed it. "Oh? Where's that going?"

Magnus and I looked at each other, we both laughed.

"She's going to look for a pregnant Mom."

"What?"

I shrugged my shoulders.

"You go inside, lunch is ready." aniya nito.

Magnus pulled my waist closer as we went inside the house.

"Miranda's on her way for a child. We should keep up right?" he whispered.

I was stunned. I thought what Miranda was saying was just a joke, wait, are they going to tell the truth ?!

The cheeky smile on his face never fades throughout the lunch while I'm clouded with thoughts about what he said.

Even Mom has suggested it.

Maybe there's nothing wrong with that because we're both at the right age, we both have jobs and we're getting married.

"How can you tolerate my Alfredo iho? Even when we were rich he was chosen by those who met Celiza! He became more protective when we were poor!" Mom laughed.

"I can't blame Mr. Carosca. If I were in his place I would do the same for my daughter."

"Ay!" Mom shrieked in joy. It touched Dad to his side. "Oh girl, your first grandchild."

I was about to stop Mom from her antics when my stomach churned. I was firmly gripped by the tablecloth of the table.

"What's wrong Celiza?" Mom said. Magnus would have spoken when I stood up.

I covered my mouth and rushed to the bathroom.